Brechfa Common Mountain Bike Ride

This mountain bike ride is ideal for those who have mastered the workings of their mountain bike (including being able to use the gears) and would like to build up confidence and stamina on proper off road terrain.

This route uses mainly wide grass tracks through exposed upland moorland. In general the trail is not technical, this means there’s not much single track, no really steep drop offs and it’s not too rocky.

However, there are a few rocky bits to negotiate, some deeply rutted muddy sections and a few short sections of steeper descent. With careful riding, these more difficult segments can all be avoided or by keeping your speed down, can be ridden quite safely.

On a clear day the views are stunning. You can see the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacon mountain ranges and amazing views all over the surrounding countryside. We may pass wild ponies grazing between the heather and of course plenty of sheep. If you’re lucky, you may catch sight of a hare. Birds of prey are a fairly common sight with Red Kites and Buzzards often seen soaring above. Sky Larks chatter above to their ground nesting mates below.

Make sure you wear clothing suitable for the weather conditions on the day and remember it will feel much colder up on the exposed moorland. A waterproof jacket is important for this ride. You can either wear it or store it in a small rucksack. If you have bike lights, please bring them, although we hope to be finished well before dark.
Please bring a well-maintained mountain bike, wear a helmet, warm gloves, carry a small rucksack containing a drink, some snacks, a spare tube, puncture repair kit, pump and spare warm top. Please wear or carry a lightweight waterproof jacket.

You may find a change of clothing, dry shoes and a towel (left in your car) to change into after the ride is useful.